Economy
Audio: BID for Camborne?
Camborne started down the road of having its own Business Improvement District (BID) last night at a meeting of the town’s chamber of commerce.
Barometer shows positive signs
Business is improving for the region’s manufacturers, according to the latest quarterly South West Manufacturing Barometer. The survey, carried out by the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West (MAS-SW), says that manufacturers are reporting increased turnover, a stabilisation of their work force, and an increased awareness of the emerging low carbon economy. Of the [...]
Audio: LEP update
With Cornwall Council’s proposal for a forthcoming Local Enterprise Partnership set to wing its way to Whitehall, Kernowpods.com’s Matthew Clarke listens to local business fears that it could become too public sector dominated.
Graduates aid Hydra expansion
A company specialising in steel sewage screens has expanded by opening a new department with the support of two graduates.
Groups hit out at LEP draft
Cornwall Council’s draft proposal for a Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been dismissed by two Falmouth business groups as being too public sector orientated.
Cornish HR initiative launched
A new initiative has been launched in Cornwall to help local businesses get the very best out of their employees.
£450K Convergence boost for Calidus
Ambitious expansion plans for a Cornwall-based company specialising in technology for the oil and gas and geothermal industries are to be supported by almost half a million pounds worth of Convergence investment.
LEP needs focus, says CCCI
The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has warned of the dangers of the upcoming Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) becoming an “expensive talking shop”.
Audio: All set for an LEP?
Kernowpods’ Matthew Clarke talks to local business leaders about the opportunities presented by the forthcoming Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
George in ‘Devonwall’ warning
Commenting on news that Cornwall Council has agreed to work on a dual Economic Partnership arrangement both with Devon and (for day-to-day purposes) with the Isles of Scilly, West Cornwall and Scilly MP Andrew George has warned that Cornwall should “remember the lessons of recent history, stand on its own two feet and avoid being strait jacketed by others.”
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